CAQ

The surging Quebec economy took centre stage on Day 6 of the provincial election campaign on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, as the leaders of the two front-running parties each staked claims to being the man who can maintain the momentum.

A lively crowd at Concordia University booed and whistled at François Legault, leader of Quebec’s right-leaning Coalition Avenir Québec, for detailing a pledge that would require new immigrants to Quebec to pass a French test within three years of arrival in order to not "find themselves in an illegal situation."

A mere seven months remain before the next Quebec provincial election and with the Coalition Avenir du Québec (CAQ) enjoying a comfortable lead in the latest polls it was almost inevitable that the party would start facing intense scrutiny from its political adversaries.

More paid time off for workers, better services for English-speakers and a rapid transit line between Montreal and Quebec City were all part of Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard's pitch to voters as his party met in Quebec City this weekend.

On Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, the leader of the Coalition for Quebec's Future (CAQ) published a tweet congratulating himself for having interested Wynne in his party's energy strategy.